Annabel
Originally a mishearing or misreading of Latin amabilis (“lovable”) (= Amabel, Mabel), used since the 12th century and by folk etymology interpreted as Anna + belle…
Every Annabel since 1880 — 14,974 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Annabel
Annabel is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,065 in 2025 with 91 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 14,974 American babies have been named Annabel. Its peak came in 2014, when 716 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Annabel stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Annabel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 91 | #2,065 |
| 2024 | 131 | #1,599 |
| 2023 | 112 | #1,805 |
| 2022 | 135 | #1,574 |
| 2021 | 169 | #1,327 |
| 2020 | 188 | #1,215 |
| 2019 | 220 | #1,110 |
| 2018 | 279 | #951 |
| 2017 | 348 | #789 |
| 2016 | 410 | #701 |
| 2015 | 463 | #621 |
| 2014 | 716 | #447 |
| 2013 | 632 | #481 |
| 2012 | 584 | #519 |
| 2011 | 538 | #539 |
| 2010 | 467 | #629 |
| 2009 | 405 | #711 |
| 2008 | 361 | #799 |
| 2007 | 361 | #796 |
| 2006 | 318 | #844 |
| 2005 | 338 | #776 |
| 2004 | 289 | #850 |
| 2003 | 281 | #859 |
| 2002 | 285 | #812 |
| 2001 | 266 | #856 |
| 2000 | 227 | #941 |
| 1995 | 130 | #1,286 |
| 1990 | 122 | #1,326 |
| 1985 | 77 | #1,563 |
| 1980 | 60 | #1,805 |
| 1975 | 45 | #1,964 |
| 1970 | 28 | #2,579 |
| 1965 | 49 | #1,595 |
| 1960 | 32 | #2,015 |
| 1955 | 26 | #2,109 |
| 1950 | 30 | #1,724 |
| 1945 | 23 | #1,749 |
| 1940 | 26 | #1,519 |
| 1935 | 33 | #1,245 |
| 1930 | 62 | #926 |
| 1925 | 113 | #694 |
| 1920 | 130 | #628 |
| 1915 | 112 | #622 |
| 1910 | 45 | #630 |
| 1905 | 27 | #684 |
| 1900 | 37 | #568 |
| 1895 | 15 | #818 |
| 1890 | 19 | #603 |
| 1885 | 10 | #697 |
| 1880 | 13 | #467 |
Famous people named Annabel
- Annabel Chong Pornographic actor · b. 1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Annabel mean?
Originally a mishearing or misreading of Latin amabilis (“lovable”) (= Amabel, Mabel), used since the 12th century and by folk etymology interpreted as Anna + belle, "beautiful Anna".
How popular is the name Annabel in 2025?
Annabel ranked #2,065 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 91 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Annabel?
14,974 babies have been named Annabel in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Annabel most popular?
Annabel peaked in 2014, when 716 newborns received the name.
Is Annabel a boy or girl name?
Annabel is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Annabel rising or falling?
Annabel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Annabel?
Well-known people named Annabel include Annabel Chong (pornographic actor).